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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.76, 14,638.76 and 5,892.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.76, 14,638.76 and 5,892.48 is: 8,131.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.76 : 14,638.76 = 5,892.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.76/14,638.76 = 5,892.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.76x = 14,638.76 × 5,892.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.76x = 86,258,600.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,258,600.52/10,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.65

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